He Lanyan didn't know what everyone was talking about. She blinked her big watery eyes, raised her little face and asked Princess Gaoyang in a sweet voice: "When will Shu'er and?'er come back? It's been a long time since I last saw them."
Perhaps it was because there were no girls in the family. Princess Gaoyang liked the beautiful and intelligent He Lanyan very much. She stroked the little girl's temples and said softly: "When it snows, the two brothers will come back. Will Yan'er play with them then?"
He Lanyan nodded repeatedly: "Those who want it, I've prepared gifts for them."
"Hey, it's really better to be a sister. You actually want to give gifts to your brothers. Yan'er is so good."
Princess Gao Yang was quite surprised and said with a soft smile.
He Lanyan was a little shy, lowered her head, blushed, and whispered: "They are two little ponies, one is snow-white, and the other is jet-black. They are very beautiful, but I'm afraid my brothers won't like them." "
Although the Helan family can be regarded as a powerful family in Guanlong, in recent years, the glory of Sunset Xishan has disappeared, and even the life of the clan has gradually become difficult. After Helan Yueshi died of illness, Wu Shunniang, a widow and her two young sons, suffered abuse from her clan members. This makes the little girl's young heart full of inferiority, fearing that her gift will not be appreciated by others.
Wu Shunniang explained: "Back then, their father left behind two war horses, one black and one white, which were very impressive. This year, each of them happened to give birth to a foal, so Yan'er clamored to give it to Shu'er and Xi'er. Even her brother wants it."
Princess Gaoyang stroked He Lanyan's hair lovingly and praised: "What a good sister."
He Lanyan became more and more shy.
Wu Meiniang looked at the sky and said, "Sister, please stay at home to eat. After dinner, I will send a car to take you back."
Wu Shunniang said hurriedly: "No, no, I have taken my mother to my home these days. I must go back and have dinner with her."
When having a meal, I have to face Fang Jun and all his wives and concubines. How embarrassing is it for me as an "outsider"? You must not stay.
Wu Meiniang seemed to be aware of her sister's discomfort. She glared at someone without any trace, then left with Wu Shunniang, mother and son, and went back to her own residence to talk. Before leaving, she inevitably prepared some gifts to take back to her mother.
The Wu sisters left together, and Princess Gao Yang's eyes fell on Fang Jun's face, slightly puzzled: "Why do you feel that something is not right about the atmosphere?"
Fang Jun looked puzzled: "Is it possible that His Highness has been celebrating the past two days? You are too sensitive."
"Ah."
Princess Gaoyang sneered, her face reddening slightly, because every time this guy called her "Your Highness", it was usually between the bed curtains. This kind of bad taste made her both embarrassed and irritated.
I don’t know if this guy was also called this when he was with Chang Le...
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Tai Chi Palace, Military Aircraft Department.
The cold wind was raging outside the window, whistling through the dry branches of the trees in front of the house, and the gloomy sky made people feel depressed.
Unlike the overflowing rain in summer, there has not been a single snowfall since the beginning of winter. The dry and cold weather has frozen all the rivers in Guanzhong.
The earth dragon is burning in the house, and the sandalwood scent is lingering in the horn-shaped copper stove, which is as warm as spring.
Li? Knelt down on the floor by the window, took a sip of tea, put down the tea cup, sighed, and said: "The memorial of Duke Wei imploring him to become an official has been submitted to His Majesty. Your Majesty has tried several times to persuade Duke Wei to stay, but it is difficult to win over Duke Wei. Now, I’m afraid it’s a foregone conclusion.”
There is so much sadness in his words and expressions.
As the most outstanding commander-in-chief of an era, Li Jing, known as the "Military God", can almost be regarded as a benchmark for soldiers. In terms of achievements, combat power, and military strategies, he is ranked first in the world, especially the military books he compiled with great concentration. His reputation lasts for eternity, but now he has to retire and formally bid farewell to his military career, which means the end of an era.
The tide of the times is turbulent, and you may not have much understanding if you drift with it. However, at a certain moment, when your thoughts are fluctuating, you pull yourself away and overlook this majestic river, but you can always feel a feeling of being detached and powerless. .
The times are rushing forward in a mighty way, and no one can stop it.
On the side, Li Xiaogong put down a battle report in his hand, held the pot and poured himself a cup of tea, and said with a smile: "The waves of the Yellow River are beating the waves, and a new generation is better than the old. Today, the Duke of Wei becomes an official, and tomorrow it may be me. The era belongs to you. Yes. But after ten or twenty years, you will gradually retire, and new people will take over. The empire is prosperous, the times are rushing, and generations are passed on, so why should you care about your achievements?"
As the "Military God" who dominated an era, Li Jing's achievements were beyond reproach. Only during the early years of Zhenguan, he was idle and did not participate in many battles to found the country. However, after the new emperor ascended the throne, he He trusted him even more. During the Guanlong Mutiny and the King of Jin's Rebellion, Li Jing was in charge of the army and the mainstay, once again proving his worth.
If you retreat at this time, it can be said that you will be successful, retreat bravely, and not have any regrets.
Traveling in the woods and springs in old age and taking care of yourself is the ultimate ideal that many soldiers can never achieve...
On the other side, Xue Wanche, who was sitting opposite Fang Jun, yawned and said disapprovingly: "Instead of lamenting the gains and losses of Duke Wei, it is better to think about who will replace Duke Wei to enter this military aircraft. There cannot be only four people left." Right? When a decision is difficult and there are differences of opinion, a vote is required, and then a two-to-two outcome would be a joke."
After two consecutive mutinies, the imperial power was at stake. Xue Wanche was the target of the rebels' efforts to win over. He was promised huge profits, but he remained unmoved and stood unswervingly on Li Chengqian's side. This not only gained Li Chengqian's absolute trust, but also made him himself His prestige increased greatly, and when many Zhenguan nobles were dismissed one after another, he did his part to become one of the ministers of the Military Aircraft Department.
However, he knew his own family affairs, and he still had some ability to lead troops in war, but he was absolutely incapable of sitting in the rear and strategizing. Therefore, although he joined the military aircraft department and became a powerful boss in the military, he never got involved in military affairs.
You have agreed that I will contribute when you need me, and I will take a nap when you don’t need me...
The others were surprised when they saw that this tough guy was finally willing to get involved in the affairs and offered a "constructive" opinion as soon as he opened his mouth.
Fang Jun asked with a smile: "Why, does the county king have someone he wants to recommend?"
Xue Wanche shook his head: "Who wants to get involved in this mess? It might be appropriate if Cheng Yaojin didn't go to Liangzhou, but now I don't have a clue to find another one."
Li? frowned and sighed secretly.
As Xue Wanche said, Cheng Yaojin is the most suitable candidate to join the Military Aircraft Department, with sufficient merit, seniority, and a good relationship with him. He does not want to monopolize the military aircraft department and become his own voice, nor does he have much ambition to control the army. Otherwise, he will not be able to get more and more in the position of chief minister and have nothing to do with his body.
But since we are sitting in this position, who wants to be influenced by others?
"Don't want to" and "can't" are two completely different states...
Li Jing's appointment broke the balance of the military. Just as Li Jing said at a banquet some time ago, throughout the ages, there are only four people who can "enclose the wolf and live in Xu". Huo Qubing, Dou Xian, Li Jing and Fang Jun, Li Jing became an official and retired from the army. Today's army The only one who has achieved this feat is Fang Jun.
From ancient times to the present, the Chinese state has been surrounded by barbarians. Even when the country was at its peak during the Qin and Han Dynasties, it was still harassed and invaded by the barbarians of the Hu tribe. However, due to the weakness of the cavalry troops, the Central Plains Dynasty could only allow the barbarians to come and go. Like the wind, it was a good fortune to be able to defend the city. It was impossible to even think about defeating the barbarians in a field battle.
It was Huo Qubing who roamed across Mobei and sealed the wolf in Xu, causing the Turks to flee in large numbers. "There is no king's court in the southern part of the desert", making the Han army incomparable, thus making "Fenglang live in Xu" and "Le Shi Yanran" become generals The highest honor we believe in.
Which one of those who have won this honor is not a peerless general who will shine through the ages?
Although today's Fang Jun cannot be compared with the previous ones in terms of achievements, as long as this achievement remains, he is the number one person in the Tang Dynasty military.
No matter how conceited he is, he will still be a little inferior.
It can be said that today's Fang Jun is the undisputed banner of the Tang Dynasty military, which directly shakes Li Jing's status.
If Cheng Yaojin is at the Military Aircraft Department as an aid, Li Yao may be able to maintain his status as the "number one". Now that Cheng Yaojin is stationed in Liangzhou, it is impossible to enter the Military Aircraft Department. If the new person gets close to Fang Jun, then Li? The "first person" will become a decoration.
No matter how indifferent Li Li is to power, he cannot accept being dominated by a junior...
"Your Majesty is here!"
Li Anqi, the servant of Huangmen, walked in from outside the door, shouted in a slightly higher voice, then bowed and stood beside the door.
"See Your Majesty!"
Li Chengqian walked in from outside the house, and several people quickly stood up to greet him.
Li Chengqian smiled and nodded: "My dear friends, you don't need to be polite. Please take your seats."
He sat down at the main seat first. When several ministers also took their seats, Li Anqi also followed suit and sat down beside him. He spread out his paper and pen and waited for records. Then he said: "Gong Wei has been appointed to the official position. I have tried all kinds of ways to persuade him to stay, but I can't. He can be released, so for today’s discussion, we should select a Minister of Military Aircraft Department. Do you have a suitable candidate? You might as well talk about it and brainstorm ideas.”
Li Xiaogong glanced at Li?, and then said: "Today, the army of the Tang Dynasty is not only infantry and cavalry, but also a navy that spans the seven seas and is responsible for extremely important sea routes, as well as a navy that controls the waterways in the south of the Yangtze River. It can be said that The sea and the land are advancing side by side. And with the adjustment of national policies, and the surrounding barbarians and Hu tribes either dying down or fleeing thousands of miles away, there will be no large-scale land war for a long time. Therefore, in my opinion, or But adding one more person from the Navy to the military aircraft office will enable the center to have a clear understanding of the Navy's movements and strategies."
Li?'s face darkened slightly.
If there is a new Minister of Military Aircraft in the Navy, who else can surpass Su Dingfang?
But Su Dingfang was Fang Jun's former subordinate, and he obeyed his advice. This military department was afraid that it would become Fang Jun's boss, so what should he do...
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